Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

DEHRADUN: Despite new regulations limiting helicopter sorties at Kedarnath to nine per hour, experts warn that the lack of air traffic control, radar coverage, and real-time weather monitoring makes flying in this high-risk zone perilous. Measures implemented post-2022 crash, such as fixed cameras and an Airworthiness Operating System, are deemed insufficient compared to international safety standards. More Context

NASA and Axiom Space have postponed the Axiom-4 mission, initially set for launch, due to small leaks in the ISS's Russian module, which Roscosmos is currently repairing, with a new target date of June 19. SpaceX has addressed Falcon-9 rocket LOX leak issues, allowing the mission, featuring India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to proceed once ISS repairs are confirmed. More Context

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Kuldeep Yadav, who has historically performed well against England at home, faces pressure to lead India's spin attack in the upcoming Test series as Ravichandran Ashwin has retired. With doubts about his performance in English conditions, former spinner Venkatapathy Raju believes Kuldeep could be a surprise weapon if backed by the team management, while Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the squad continues to spark debate despite his promising form. More Context

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian Embassy in Iran has issued advisories for Indian nationals, providing helpline numbers and a Telegram link for updates to ensure their safety. This move reflects the embassy's commitment to support and protect Indians currently residing in Iran during this volatile period. More Context

Iran has partially halted production at the South Pars gas field, the world's largest, following a fire caused by an Israeli drone strike, resulting in a loss of 12 million cubic meters of gas. This marks a significant escalation in Israeli-Iranian tensions, as the attack targets Iran's energy sector, potentially threatening global energy security and prompting fears of retaliation. More Context